The Scorpions’ star player — physically dominant but mentally fragile. Used to being the biggest threat on the court until Marcel humiliates him. Spirals from cocky trash-talker into a desperate bully propped up by performance enhancers. A physically demanding role with a sharp, emotional breakdown arc. Athletic ability and basketball skills required. Minor to moderate action and basketball stunts (all stunt work will be supervised by a professional stunt coordinator).

NBA CFO — beautiful, polished, brilliant, and cool-headed. She sees the business and human value in Marcel’s comeback long before anyone else. Balances power and empathy — a strong ally with executive presence. Key emotional support connection for Marcel and a major driver of the league’s future.

General Manager of the Lightning, an old teammate/friend of Marcel. He discovers Marcel working at a drive-thru and recruits him to save the team from being sold. He is the only one who initially knows Marcel's true potential and identity.

NBA Commissioner — commanding, ambitious, and strategic. Wants to reshape the league and sees Marcel as the key.

A shrewd businessman and Owner of the Scorpions.

Lily – Daughter & Connector. Caucasian, Blonde hair. The bright, loving child who unknowingly reunites her long-lost parents through her striking resemblance to Eddie. *Open to Vancouver Actors Only

Bella Gold (60) – Matriarch & Meddler. Caucasian, blonde or light brown hair. Eddie’s elegant, strong-willed mother who pushes him to secure the family legacy but softens when she discovers her granddaughter. *Open to Vancouver Actors Only

Hank Flynn (50s) Caucasian – Abusive Father & Antagonist. Rachel’s violent, greedy father who reappears to exploit her and kidnap Lily for ransom. *Open to Vancouver Actors Only

Mary Baxter (40s–50s) – Social Worker & Bureaucratic Antagonist. Cold, rule-obsessed inspector who threatens to remove Lily and later tries to profit by handing her to Eddie. *Open to Vancouver Actors Only

A lonely, reserved young man desperate to connect with the people around him, despite his own emotional shortcomings. His own vulnerability embarrasses him, making expressing his frustrations a difficult and painful task. Those submitting for Quinton should be well versed in both longer monologues and more improvisational, realistic dialogue.

A well-meaning, but ultimately ineffective role model for Quinton. While he and Quinton share many of the same issues, he struggles to understand his son.

A friendly, dime-a-dozen guy just looking to have fun with his friends. Socially adept, unfocused, and unintentionally inconsiderate, he’s just about everything Quinton strives to be.

Caucasian/Male (18-20) Zachary's Brother. Nora's crush. The golden boy at school. Student of the year and hockey captain. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Caucasian/Female (18-20) Bully. Cruel and arrogant. Spoiled rich girl. Zachary's ex-date. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Caucasian/Female (18-20) Zachary's cousin. Lesbian. His future left hand and "Beta" of the Valentino Mafia family. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Caucasian/Female (18-20) Nora's loyal best friend. Nerd. Always root for Nora. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Open Ethnicity (18-20) Heather's friend and sidekick. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Open Ethnicity/Female (18-20) Heather's friend and sidekick. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY